UNF — Unified fine

#8-36 UNF

Tap drill #29 for a #8-36 UNF thread — major Ø 4.166 mm, pitch 0.706 mm (36 TPI).

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#29

3.45 mm · ≈78% thread

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Dimensions

Designation	#8-36 UNF
Major (outside) diameter	4.166 mm · 0.164"
Pitch	0.706 mm · 36 TPI
Pitch diameter	3.707 mm · 0.146"
Minor diameter (external)	3.3 mm · 0.1299"
Minor diameter (internal)	3.402 mm · 0.1339"
Recommended tap drill	#29 · 3.45 mm · ≈78% thread
Clearance hole	Close #15 · Normal #9 · Loose #1 — nominal + 1/64" / 1/32" / 1/16" to the nearest standard drill (common shop practice).
Socket key (across flats)	9/64"

Close #15 · Normal #9 · Loose #1 — nominal + 1/64" / 1/32" / 1/16" to the nearest standard drill (common shop practice).

What tap drill do I need for #8-36 UNF?

For a #8-36 UNF thread, drill the hole with a #29 tap drill (3.45 mm) before tapping. That produces roughly 78% thread engagement, the usual target for a strong, tappable hole. The mating bolt has a major diameter of 4.166 mm and a pitch of 0.706 mm (36 TPI).

To pass a #8-36 UNF bolt through a part rather than thread it, use a clearance hole: Close #15 · Normal #9 · Loose #1 — nominal + 1/64" / 1/32" / 1/16" to the nearest standard drill (common shop practice)..

All values are generated from the standard thread formulas (ISO 68-1 / ASME B1.1) and published standard tables — not hand-entered. See the full reference.

Same diameter

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#8-32 UNCTap #29Ø 4.166 mm · pitch 0.794 mm

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